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Overview |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,315 students)
BSU vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Kent State University at Salem?
- Ball State University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at BSU than Kent State University at Salem ($25,918.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than BSU ($10,324 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 22.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,882 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Kent State University at Salem (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 120.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($11,418 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
BSU vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Kent State University at Salem? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Kent State University at Salem and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Kent State University at Salem (55% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,300)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- BSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/